As the 2008 ? 2009 high school year winds down the process of selecting a college begins in earnest. With sky rocketing tuition fees and possibly depressed college funds, parents and students will have a real challenge with the college selection process. We believe that there should be a greater emphasis on the results at graduation day. Whether the student gets an associate degree or an MBA, the real test will be: can the student find a job that they like and will it be rewarding?
So, ask this question to the admissions office at the college being considered. ?Does your degree program ensure that students can apply what they have learned and do you offer an effective job placement service?? That will likely give you a much shorter list of Colleges to consider.
To improve the odds of getting that dream job, students and parents should consider a college that also provides career education. Selecting a career college that:
? Provides the academic education to allow the student to think for themselves ? Requires that the student demonstrate that he or she can apply what was studied in the classroom ? Provides assistance in finding a job
The Associate of Applied Science Degree Program at the Hubbard College of Administration (HCA) delivers on all three points.
Today employers have many very qualified and experienced candidates to pick from. With nearly every major corporation from Google to the New York Times laying off employees, the competition for that job will be fierce.
To improve the odds at the employment interview, students with a solid administration degree plus on-the-job experience will have a much better opportunity to get hired and retained. The Hubbard College curriculum requires that once the student has completed a course of theory study, they must then go out to a business to apply what was learned in class. Our experience is that the students in the beginning find the practical assignments somewhat daunting but once they roll up their sleeves and get through it, they are smiling from ear to ear at their accomplishments.
If an employer has a choice they will likely pick a candidate who has both a degree and experience. Employers also like college graduates as they bring fresh new ideas and enthusiasm to the job. Getting that Associate Degree as well as on-the-job experience is critical in this marketplace.
Call 888-812-4224 to tour the college and get a briefing on your career planning options to make you more employable when you graduate. Helping you find a job you'll enjoy and do well at is priority one at the HCA.
About Hubbard College of Administration
Hubbard College of Administration is a business career college located in Los Angeles, California. The school offers self-paced programs and utilizes a comprehensive study technology, apprenticeships, internships, assistance with job placement and a lifetime guarantee for students. Their degree programs offer excellent career training and step-by-step guidance so that when a student completes their program, he or she will have chosen a satisfying and successful career.
As a career coach, I'm often asked by new college grads how to write a compelling resume when they have little or no professional experience. How can you demonstrate the ability to perform in a professional capacity, such as accounting, marketing or engineering, with a resume that includes positions like pizza delivery guy, car wash attendant, or quick-stop market cashier?
If you find yourself in the same dilemma, don't despair! Here are three tips to write a new college grad resume that will capture the attention of employers and win you interviews.
1. Highlight Your Potential
One of the top reasons employers hire recent graduates is the opportunity to mold new hires to their own corporate culture and work philosophy. This hiring strategy motivates employers to look more for potential than for specific experience-a secret that not many graduates realize.
No matter what jobs you have held, there are sure to be things you have done that show your potential. You will attract more employer attention if you pack your resume full of those examples. For instance:
* How you solved problems on the job
* How you went beyond the call of duty to satisfy a customer
* When you thought of a new way to do something faster
* How you were able to help your supervisor or coworkers meet an important goal
In a work world full of mediocre plodders, drive and ambition is hard to find. Smart companies value candidates with the potential to solve their future corporate challenges.
2. Demonstrate Your Work Ethic
Employers are interested in finding new talent with strong work ethic. One way to illustrate this is by showing how you juggled school life and real life. Indicate with each employment entry how many college credits you handled while employed full or part-time. A student who has had to work during college has learned to manage time wisely, set priorities and make the best use of limited resources. These are qualities that every employer values.
In addition, you might want to include any internship experience you have. While the experience might not have been a paid position, it can still showcase your ability to work in a professional capacity. And semester-long school projects can also be a good opportunity to demonstrate your ability to perform, working well with a group and creating a finished product.
3. Showcase Your Leadership Skills
Employers are always looking for future leaders. You can illustrate this with extracurricular and volunteer activities you participated in during college. List positions of leadership as well as committees you helped chair. Don't forget to include how you benefited those organizations. For instance, how you:
* Helped organize a fund or membership drive
* Planned an annual event that drew X% more than the previous year
* Recruited entertainment to promote an on-campus event
* Led a campaign that resulted in a change of campus policy
Coursework also offers opportunity to demonstrate leadership, as well as team-building ability. Be sure to include examples like:
* When you led a team of classmates in a research project that resulted in publication
* How you created a class presentation that led to greater insight into a complex subject
The time and effort you spend incorporating these three tips into your resume will lead to better job opportunities right from the start. Don't be like many who spend their first few years out of college fumbling from one dead-end job to another. Start your job search off right with a resume that illustrates your potential, work ethic, and leadership, and soon you'll be on the path to a rewarding professional career.
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